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CHAIRMAN: DR. KHALID BIN THANI AL THANI

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: PROF. KHALID MUBARAK AL-SHAFI

Ukrainian president says 2 dead, 34 Injured in Russian attacks 22 Oct 2026 - 06:31 pm

Kiev/Moscow: Two people were killed and 34 suffered injuries in Ukraine duringRussian missile and drone attacks,Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Twelve Ukrainian regions...

Qatar to host final three matches of FIFA Intercontinental Cup for third consecutive year 22 Oct 2026 - 06:30 pm

Doha, Qatar: Qatar is set to host the final three matches of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup for the third consecutive year, bringing together...

QSE announces Widam Food capital restructuring date 22 Oct 2026 - 06:27 pm

Doha: The Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) announced that the capital restructuring of Widam Food Company will be implemented at the close of trading...

UN climate disaster fund moves to provide $20 mn aid for Nepal 22 Oct 2026 - 06:03 pm

Washington, United States: The United Nations' climate loss and damage fund moved Thursday to provide $20 million in aid sought by flood-stricken Nepal,...

Qatar line up three friendlies ahead of Asian Cup title defence 22 Oct 2026 - 05:57 pm

DOHA: Qatar will face Australia, the Republic of Korea and Saudi Arabia in three international friendlies in November and December as coach Julen...

Indonesia vows to cancel foreign business licenses linked to forest fires 22 Oct 2026 - 05:31 pm

Jakarta: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto warned Thursday that the government will strip foreign-owned companiesthat are found to haverepeatedly violated environmental regulations and contributed...

Pentagon, Lockheed announce agreement for 850 F-35 jets over 10 years 22 Oct 2026 - 05:07 pm

Washington, United States: The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin on Thursday announced a 10-year agreement for the production of 850 F-35 warplanes, underscoring Washington's...

Nearly all coral reefs risk collapse in 50 years: IUCN 22 Oct 2026 - 04:53 pm

Yerevan: Nearly all of the world's shallow-water coral reefs face an extremely high risk of collapse by 2075 due to climate change, the...

MoEHE signs contracts to build, operate four private schools, providing 5,000 student seats 22 Oct 2026 - 04:40 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MoEHE) has signed contracts with four national companies to build and operate private schools...

Philippines trailblazer Eala ousted in Ningbo last 16 22 Oct 2026 - 04:31 pm

Shanghai: Alexandra Eala crashed out in the Ningbo Open last 16 on Thursday as the Philippine history-maker suffered a battling straight-sets defeat to...

QatarEnergy signs long-term agreements to purchase 4 MTPA of U.S. LNG from Cheniere through 2054 22 Oct 2026 - 04:27 pm

DOHA, Qatar: QatarEnergy signed two long-term Sale and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) with Cheniere for the purchase of up to 4 million tons per...

Qatar Meteorology warns of possible hail, issues advisory for motorists 22 Oct 2026 - 03:58 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar Meteorology Department warned of possible hail and strong winds as thunderstorms continue to affect southern and central parts of...

Qatar International Food Festival returns in January 2027 at Lusail Stadium 22 Oct 2026 - 03:46 pm

Doha, Qatar: The Qatar International Food Festival (QIFF) will return from January 13 to 23, 2027, at Lusail Stadium, featuring more than 240...

Saudi says downed drones in Riyadh, Medina areas 22 Oct 2026 - 03:32 pm

Riyadh: Saudi Arabia on Thursday said it downed drones in the areas of Riyadh and the holy city of Medina, as Yemen's Houthis...

Qatar strongly condemns Houthi attack on King Fahd International Airport in Dammam 22 Oct 2026 - 03:10 pm

Doha, Qatar: The State of Qatar on Thursday condemned the Houthi group's targeting of King Fahd International Airport in Dammam, in the sisterly...

‘This is the biggest and the best U-17 World Cup ever’ 22 Oct 2026 - 03:09 pm

The Peninsula Doha, Qatar: With less than one month to go until the FIFA U-17 World Cup Qatar 2026, Aspire Academy Chief Sports...

Prime Minister visits Milipol Qatar 2026, launches sixth 'Watan" exercise 22 Oct 2026 - 02:56 pm

Doha, Qatar: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign AffairsHE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani on Thursday visited the Milipol Qatar 2026...

Qatar participates in World Bio Summit 2026 in Seoul 22 Oct 2026 - 02:52 pm

Seoul: The State of Qatar participated in the World Bio Summit 2026, which concluded today in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The two-day summit...

Amiri Guard Commander meets Chief of National Guard of Cyprus 22 Oct 2026 - 02:49 pm

Doha, Qatar: Commander of the Qatar Amiri Guard HE Major General Staff Mohammed bin Sultan Al Suwaidi met at Barzan Camp on Thursday...

Minister of Interior meets Belgian Minister of Security, Interior 22 Oct 2026 - 02:47 pm

Doha, Qatar: Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al-Thani met today...